Samsung BD-P2550 Specs and info

[Tarheel72]

Originally Posted by BDchic

(I posted this in the wrong thread - sorry)

I have the manual for this model - but can't seem to post it. if anyone could tell me how to "get it up" I'll gladly do so.

I've heard from a reliable source that this will both decode and bitstream DTS HR and MA out of the box though. I did watch some of Harts War this morning and the picture was incredible! The disc contains DTS-MA so if I get a chance to test it, i'll let you know.

The manual is already posted in PDF form in several places, a simple Google search will turn it up. Also, if you read the manual, it clearly states that you can only get DTS HD and DTS MA via bitstream to a receiver that has the capability of decoding those formats. The player will not decode DTS HD or DTS MA internally, only Dolby TrueHD. This is also stated on Samsung's own website. While Samsung has stated that they intend to make the player 2.0 capable via a firmware upgrade in the future they have made no promises about DTS internal decoding capability. Given their history with players such as the 1200, I would not make the assumption that this capability is forthcoming. If you have to have that feature you are better off getting a unit that provides it already, like the Sony BDP 550.